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The Prospect Mansion & Loft
Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan
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Reviews
10 out of 10 
Exceptional
10 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 30
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Milwaukee Art Museum
- Place, Fiserv Forum
- Place, Harley-Davidson Museum
- Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
Rooms & beds
10 bedrooms (sleeps 30)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Double Beds
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
Bedroom 6
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 7
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 8
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 9
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 10
1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
6 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Bathroom 5
Bathroom 6
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
The Prospect Mansion & Loft
The Prospect Mansion & Loft is a two unit Mansion centrally located in the heart of Milwaukee's arts and entertainment district. Just steps away from the lakefront and some of Milwaukee's finest restaurants, bars and shops. With 2 kitchens, 11 Bedrooms and 5.5 Baths, the home comfortably accommodates groups of up to 30, including small weddings and corporate gatherings. The main floor is set to entertain with a grand foyer that spills into a living room, study, and large dining room.
Truly a beautifully preserved piece of Milwaukee's history!
Just a short walk to Milwaukee's lakefront. Allowing easy access to the cities parks, Summerfest grounds and lakefront activities.
In addition to what was described above - the main floor also includes a newly updated, fully stocked kitchen with 2 butlers pantries. One half bath and one bedroom complete the first floor.
The second floor has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.
Floor 3 of the home includes a kitchen/dining/living areas as well as 2 bedrooms and the 2 bathrooms.
Floor 4 of the home is a loft and is open to the below floor. It has 2 bedroom areas but does not have closed doors to either room.
Please note that this is a duplex (and 2 separate listings for us) but you will have sole access to the entire home (both units) via an internal stairwell.
There are 4 private parking spaces behind the home.
We will provide a check in code the morning of your stay.
Other things to note
History of the home: The Willard Merrill House was built in 1889.
The residence is on the National Register of Historic Places. The building has a unique history, and was used for a variety of purposes in the past. Mr. Merrill, who ordered the construction of the home, was a Wisconsin legislator and Vice President at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company. He moved to Milwaukee from Rome and paid $7,000 for the construction. Later, it housed The Association of Catholic Women and was used as their clubhouse and offices. The home was most recently owned by Leon Travanti, a retired UWM art professor, who is well-known locally for his Circus Parade posters.
Truly a beautifully preserved piece of Milwaukee's history!
Just a short walk to Milwaukee's lakefront. Allowing easy access to the cities parks, Summerfest grounds and lakefront activities.
In addition to what was described above - the main floor also includes a newly updated, fully stocked kitchen with 2 butlers pantries. One half bath and one bedroom complete the first floor.
The second floor has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.
Floor 3 of the home includes a kitchen/dining/living areas as well as 2 bedrooms and the 2 bathrooms.
Floor 4 of the home is a loft and is open to the below floor. It has 2 bedroom areas but does not have closed doors to either room.
Please note that this is a duplex (and 2 separate listings for us) but you will have sole access to the entire home (both units) via an internal stairwell.
There are 4 private parking spaces behind the home.
We will provide a check in code the morning of your stay.
Other things to note
History of the home: The Willard Merrill House was built in 1889.
The residence is on the National Register of Historic Places. The building has a unique history, and was used for a variety of purposes in the past. Mr. Merrill, who ordered the construction of the home, was a Wisconsin legislator and Vice President at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company. He moved to Milwaukee from Rome and paid $7,000 for the construction. Later, it housed The Association of Catholic Women and was used as their clubhouse and offices. The home was most recently owned by Leon Travanti, a retired UWM art professor, who is well-known locally for his Circus Parade posters.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM 
Minimum age to rent: 18 
Check out before 11:00 AM 
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17 
Events
No events allowed 
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total) 
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted 
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges 
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 
About the area
Milwaukee
Downtown Milwaukee, a neighbourhood in Milwaukee, is home to this holiday home. Harley-Davidson Museum and The Rave-Eagles Club are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Wisconsin State Fair Park and Milwaukee County Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fiserv Forum or American Family Field. 
Milwaukee, WI
What's nearby
- Veteran's Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Milwaukee Art Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Pabst Theater - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Fiserv Forum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Harley-Davidson Museum - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- County Clare Irish Inn & Pub - 6 min walk
- The Knick - 6 min walk
- Nomad World Pub - 8 min walk
- Jack's American Pub - 8 min walk
- Dorsia - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
4 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gina M.
7 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gina M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
About the host
Hosted by Kevin Baumgart

Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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